Eco Sphere Academy Introduces the New Product Standard 4.0

Eco Sphere Academy proudly presents the new Product Standard 4.0, set to take effect on February 26, 2025. This latest version enhances the certification framework, reinforcing its role as a global benchmark for Plastic-Free certifications.

The fourth edition introduces significant improvements, including:

  • Refined Recertification Procedures – Making renewals faster and more transparent.
  • Optimized Pre-Audit Processes – Offering greater support for businesses striving for compliance.
  • Annex 3: Approved Testing Methodologies – Clearly defining scientifically recognized validation methods.
  • Annex 4: Recognized Testing Centers & Laboratories – Listing certified institutions that ensure accurate and reliable assessments.

Designed for businesses committed to sustainability, this standard applies to products, packaging, and innovative substances free from plastic at a chemical level. Depending on product characteristics, companies can achieve one of the following certifications:

  • Plastic Free Material – For materials and substances with no polymeric components.
  • Plastic Free Packaging – For packaging free from polymeric components.
  • Plastic Free Product – For fully finished and packaged products without polymeric components.
  • Conventional Plastic Free Material – For materials and substances free from fossil-based polymeric components (bioplastics allowed).
  • Conventional Plastic Free Packaging – For packaging free from fossil-based polymeric components (bioplastics allowed).
  • Conventional Plastic Free Product – For fully finished and packaged products free from fossil-based polymeric components (bioplastics allowed).

With rising consumer demand for sustainable solutions, obtaining Plastic-Free Certification is more than a commitment to the environment—it is a powerful market differentiator. Companies that align with this standard demonstrate leadership in responsible production and innovation.

Join us in setting a new global standard for sustainability. Discover the new Product Standard 4.0!

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